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ABSTRACT Postpartum tubal sterilization is one of the safest and most effective methods of contraception Women who desire this type of sterilization typically undergo thorough counseling and informed consent during prenatal care and reiterate their desire for postpartum sterilization at the time o...

ABSTRACT Current sexuality education programs vary widely in the accuracy of content emphasis and effectiveness Data have shown that not all programs are equally effective for all ages races and ethnicities socioeconomic groups and geographic areas Studies have demonstrated that comprehensive sexu...

ABSTRACT Numerous occurrences in the past decade have brought the issue of disaster preparedness and specifically hospital preparedness to the national forefront Much of the work in this area has focused on large hospital system preparedness for various disaster scenarios Many unique features of t...

Abstract Prenatal lead exposure has known adverse effects on maternal health and infant outcomes across a wide range of maternal blood lead levels Adverse effects of lead exposure are being identified at lower levels of exposure than previously recognized in both children and adults In 2010 the Ce...

ABSTRACT Cannabis sativa marijuana is the illicit drug most commonly used during pregnancy The selfreported prevalence of marijuana use during pregnancy ranges from 2 to 5 in most studies A growing number of states are legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes and its use by preg...

ABSTRACT In the weeks after birth postpartum care often is fragmented among maternal and pediatric health care providers and communication between inpatient and outpatient settings is inconsistent To optimize postpartum care anticipatory guidance should begin during pregnancy During antenatal care...

ABSTRACT Oral health is an important component of general health and should be maintained during pregnancy and through a womans lifespan Maintaining good oral health may have a positive effect on cardiovascular disease diabetes and other disorders In 20072009 35 of US women reported that they did ...

ABSTRACT Over the past decades the use of assisted reproductive technology ART has increased dramatically worldwide and has made pregnancy possible for many infertile couples Although the perinatal risks that may be associated with ART and ovulation induction are much higher in multifetal gestatio...

ABSTRACT Physical activity in all stages of life maintains and improves cardiorespiratory fitness reduces the risk of obesity and associated comorbidities and results in greater longevity Physical activity in pregnancy has minimal risks and has been shown to benefit most women although some modifi...

ABSTRACT Increasing numbers of women and adolescent females are incarcerated each year in the United States and they represent an increasing proportion of inmates in the US correctional system Incarcerated women and adolescent females often come from disadvantaged environments and have high rates ...

ABSTRACT Perinatal depression which includes major and minor depressive episodes that occur during pregnancy or in the first 12 months after delivery is one of the most common medical complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period affecting one in seven women It is important to identify ...

ABSTRACT Once considered a waste product that was discarded with the placenta umbilical cord blood is now known to contain potentially lifesaving hematopoietic stem cells When used in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation umbilical cord blood offers several distinct advantages over bone marrow o...

ABSTRACT The updated guidelines by the Institute of Medicine regarding gestational weight gain provide clinicians with a basis for practice Health care providers who care for pregnant women should determine a womans body mass index at the initial prenatal visit and counsel her regarding the benefi...